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10th grade vocab
Fall words 16- 30
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10th Grade
02/11/2012

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Wallow (V)
Definition
To luxuriate; revel
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Impregnable (adj)
Definition
Strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable
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Macabre (adj)
Definition
Gruesome and horrifying' ghastly; horrible
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Condescending (adj)
Definition
Showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority
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Chimerical (adj)
Definition
Wildly fanciful; highly unrealistic
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Apotheosis (n)
Definition
The elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god
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Laconic (adj)
Definition
Using few words; expressing much in a few words; concise
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Mellifluous (adj)
Definition
Sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet sounding
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Tremulous (adj)
Definition
Characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
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Reprehensible (adj)
Definition
Deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy
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Taciturn (adj)
Definition
Dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner
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Contrition (n)
Definition
Sincere penitence or remorse
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Luminous (adj)
Definition
Radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
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Facetiousness (n)
Definition
Not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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Malign (tr. v)
Definition
To make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about; to speak evil of
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